Easter’s Story By Bronte Brown 2 April 2025

The Troubadour’s Song: Renewal of Hope

The Troubadour's Song: Renewal of Hope

As Judas, in his willful rejection, walked daily beside Jesus, a contrasting hope was about to be born.

Judas’ callous heart longed for an earthly king, which led to betrayal with a sealed traitorous kiss.

Blind ignorance prevailed. The Pharisees denied their Messiah, and Jerusalem cried out, unable to see. 

A despairing loss, overcome by fear, caused hope to flee. Peter denied Him.

Overwhelming grief filled John. He cannot contain his tears as his Messiah died.

Dementia cried out. Darkness enveloped the cross as death’s grip shook the earth.

We, too, walk daily beside the true Messiah, unmoved by the truth and unable to see the light of hope. 

Heartbreaking loneliness, man’s despair descended to hell’s depths, impending sense of loss. 

YET, 

The morning light hummed with renewed hope. The eternal, wrapped in clay, set Terra free. The Troubadour sang, illuminating the darkness with the song of salvation.

His message rings true: a gift of grace freely given honors choice. The church’s song is the gospel story of God’s eternal plan. 

When the harvest is complete, marking the end of the church age, Israel will again have a hand in redeeming man. 

The Christmas Story: The Arrival of the Troubadour

The Arrival of the Troubadour

Anticipation filled the air. To the Father’s delight, Emmanuel was born as a beacon in a world shrouded in darkness. The Eastern Star shone brightly through the night, illuminating the path to future hopes. 

The Word sang a melody for my heart, a beautiful and poignant tune that resonates within the soul. For those with ears to hear, it was soft and gentle. Like the tiny beats of a hummingbird’s wings, a whispered message arrived.

Gabriel announced the arrival of the King; Jesus dwelt among us. The prophecies of old were fulfilled, awakening a sanguine hope for mankind’s redemption. 

The longing for heaven’s echo of the Troubadour’s aria in a songless world. The dawning light of a new beginning quenches our thirst, bringing renewed hope in man’s redemption story.

Beginning of a New Year

The dawning light
 of a new beginning 
 slates our thirst.

Arousing
 a sanguine hope
 for the coming year.

A salubrious optimism
 laced with intent,
 tempered.